Grade II listed · East Suffolk

Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house

Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 10 April 2014. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 97% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1416868
Date first listed	10 April 2014
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.08375, 1.56749 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1416868

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house

Name	Grade	Distance
Orford Ness: Bomb Ballistics building	II	385 m
Orford Ness: former Royal Flying Corps barrack block	II	919 m
Orford Ness: former RFC Officers' Mess and AWRE canteen building	II	1.2 km
Saham Cottage	II	2.2 km
The Jolly Sailor Public House	II	2.2 km
66 and 67, Quay Street	II	2.3 km
Rose Cottage	II	2.3 km
Old Brewery House	II	2.3 km
64 and 65, Quay Street	II	2.4 km
Bell House Conniston Lismore	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house listed?

Yes. Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1416868, first listed on 10 April 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Orford Ness: the Black Beacon and associated power house?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Suffolk, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.